Church Revitalisation and Renewal (DA9745Z)

Postgraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit critically engages with biblical, theological, historical and contemporary priorities and initiatives focused on the renewal and revitalisation of communal faith and life in order to inspire and resource student understanding and practice in local contexts.

Unit code: DA9745Z

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Blended

Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology

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Learning outcomes

1.

Critically evaluate biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary priorities and initiatives in renewal and revitalisation.

2.

Defend a personal theology of church renewal and revitalisation.

3.

Design a viable initiative for facilitating renewal and revitalisation in a local community of faith.

Unit sequence

A unit available for postgraduate elective study

Pedagogy

Critical engagement with readings, discussion and interaction, case studies, reflective journalling, field trips and/or guest speakers.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Aisthorpe, Steve. Rewilding the Church. St Andrew Press, 2020.
  • Brown, David. Reconnect Your Church: A Practical Handbook for Church Revitalisation. IVP, 2023.
  • Butler-Bass, Diana. Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith. Harper Oye, 2006.
  • Dewerse, Rosemary, Roxanne Haines and Stu McGregor. "Regenerative Practice as a Pathway for Church Renewal,” Ecclesial Futures 4.2 (Dec 2023): 7-24.
  • Douglas, Sally. The Church as Salt: Becoming the Community Jesus Speaks About. Coventry Press, 2021.
  • Hill, Graham. Global Church: Reshaping Our Conversations, Renewing Our Mission, Revitalizing Our Churches. IVP Academic, 2015.
  • Kreminski, Karina. Urban Spirituality: Embodying God's Mission in the Neighbourhood. Urban Loft Publishers, 2018.
  • Root, Andrew. Ministry in a Secular Age, Volume Three. Baker Academic, 2021.
  • Sayers, Mark. Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture. Moody, 2019.
  • Shin, Sarah. Beyond Colorblind: Redeeming Our Ethnic Journey. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP Books, 2017.
  • Small, Russell N. Church Revitalization: A Pastoral Guide to Church Renewal. Publications: 2023.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Portfolio 6000 100.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 25 Jun, 2026

Unit record last updated: 2026-06-25 12:38:09 +1000